AEOP
SPRING WORKSHOP:
Registrations are still being taken for the AEOP Spring Workshop.
If you did not receive a registration form and would like to attend
please call Lynn at 3-6232 and request one. The deadline for registration
is Feb. 28. There are still openings in a variety of wellness-focused
classes.
----------------------------------------------------------------MINORITY BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION:
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is offering a minority business
plan competition for business start-ups in the Cedar Valley. This
competition is being held in conjunction with KBBG Radio and the UNI
Regional Business Center. A complete business plan and submission
form must be submitted to the JPEC or the RBC by Mar. 4. A $5,000
seed grant will be awarded to the winner, who will be announced at
the annual KBBG banquet in May. For more information, contact the
Entrepreneurial Center at 3-7350 or katherine.cota@uni.edu
---------------------------------------------------------------- FACULTY ROSTER: The spring
2002 faculty roster is now online at http://www.uni.edu/senate/
---------------------------------------------------------------- QUITTING SMOKING CLASSES:
Call the Wellness Resource Lab at 3-6119 for information on smoking
cessation classes.
----------------------------------------------------------------SWIM TO ALASKA?: WRS is
implementing a lap swim incentive program this semester. The theme
is "Bering the Frozen Strait". Participants will swim 26 miles over
14 weeks from Russia to Alaska. The program cost is $4, and swimmers
receive a t-shirt and certificate upon completion. Stop in WRC 101,
or email christopher.denison@uni.edu
for registration information.
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NEWS

UNIPA
SCHOLARSHIPS:
The UNI Parent Association (UNIPA) will award five scholarships to undergraduate
students for the 2002-2003 school year. The scholarships will be awarded
as follows: 1. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a student from
each undergraduate college. 2. Scholarships will be directly credited
toward tuition, half in fall 2002 and half in spring 2003. Applications
are available in 205 Commons or Financial Aid office and are due by
4 p.m. on Feb. 28th.
---------------------------------------------------------------- GOV. VILSACK ON CAMPUS:
Governor Vilsack will be on campus Wed., Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. for a news
conference in the Great Reading Room in Seerley. The news conference
is expected to last approximately 20-30 minutes and is open to all faculty,
staff and students. The governor will discuss the salaries of Regent
university employees and higher education tax credit.
---------------------------------------------------------------- SCHWARZKOPF TO VISIT UNI:
The UNI Alumni Association will host a visit from renowned Army figure,
Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Schwarzkopf's
address, "Leadership in Difficult Times," will be in the Great Hall
of the GBPAC. Tickets range in cost from $45 to $100. Alumni Association
members receive a 10 percent discount. To purchase tickets, contact
the Alumni Association, 3-2586, or the GBPAC, 3-7469.
----------------------------------------------------------------BISCOTTI'S: February Special
- Register to win an RCA Digital Camera Feb. 4th - 13th. The winner
will be announced on Valentine's Day.
----------------------------------------------------------------LUNCH AND LEARN CANCELLATION:
The Lunch and Learn discussion group for Tues., Feb. 5 is cancelled.
If you have any questions, contact Training and Development at 3-3536.
---------------------------------------------------------------- WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP:
The Dr. Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership recognizes students
for their leadership contributions and potential to model leadership
for women. Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed
at least one year at UNI and are returning the following fall semester.
A cumulative grade point of 3.25 or higher is required. The amount of
the award is $1,000. Applications must be completed and submitted to
the Office of the Vice President for Educational and Student Services
by Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. The application is available at http://www.uni.edu/finaid/scholarship.html
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EVENTS

EXHIBIT
OPENING AT THE MUSEUM:
"Thirty Years of Rock and Roll: Photography by Larry Hulst" will be
on display in the museum through Mar. 17. This exhibit features 70
of the best "in concert" shots. Free and open to the public.
---------------------------------------------------------------- CAPSTONE SEMINAR: ANTHRAX AND BIOTERRORISM:
A MICROBIOLOGIST'S VIEW. Michael Walter, Dept. of Biology.
Feb.7, 6:30-7:30 pm, 2532 McCollum.
---------------------------------------------------------------- LEADERS ON LEADERSHIP:
Series Workshop by Dr. Michael Blackwell, Director, UNI Center for
Multicultural Education, will talk about the leadership of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Thurs., Feb. 7, 3:30-4:45 p.m. in SEC 244/245. RSVP
attendance to 3-2332.
---------------------------------------------------------------- NORTHERN FESTIVAL OF BANDS:
Feb. 7, 8 & 9 - GBPAC Great Hall - All Day - Contact: Ronald Johnson,
3-6058 - johnsonrw@uni.eduhttp://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
----------------------------------------------------------------BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT: Feb.
10 (Sunday) - Fourth Annual School of Music Black History Month Concert:
Ruby Hinds, mezzo-soprano, and David Holkeboer, piano. "A Tribute
to Marian Anderson." GBPAC, Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. - No admission charge.
http://www.uni.edu/chfa/musicdescrip.html
---------------------------------------------------------------- ROCK & ROLL GREATS - Comments
by Bob Dorr, Feb. 10, 2:00 pm, UNI Museum. Bob will discuss R & R
artists and their contribution to the history of music. Bob is a founding
member of The Blue Band and was inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll
Music Association Hall of Fame.
---------------------------------------------------------------- PANTHER MASTERS SWIM MEET:
First Annual Panther Masters Swim Meet, Feb. 10 at 10:00 am, WRC for
all swimmers who are 19 years of age or older. Entry forms available
at the East Pool or visit the Web address below. The cost to swim
is $13.00. You do not have to join USMS or purchase a day pass to
swim. For more information call Mike Savage 3-7885, Julie Pontasch
3-7111 or Danny May 3-7946 or visit http://www.uni.edu/~savage/masters.html.
Volunteers welcome as well.
----------------------------------------------------------------CAPSTONE OPEN FORUM: Sponsored
by the Capstone Coordinating Committee, Monday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:00
pm, 125 Latham. Come to discuss the future of the Capstone course.
Currently all science and technology general education courses are
undergoing a five-year review. This is an opportunity to examine Capstone
and discuss what's working and what's not.
----------------------------------------------------------------RAPE FREE ZONE: On Feb.
12th, SAVE (Students Against a Violent Environment) will pass out
red ribbons to students and faculty with the instructions to tie them
around whatever space s/he wants to designate a "Rape Free Zone".
This nationwide campaign, known as VDay, brings communities together
in opposition to the brutality of sexual assault. Groups may esignate
an area to put ribbons, signifying support with a splotch of bright
red amidst the snow.
----------------------------------------------------------------SUMMER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS:
Camp and Recreation Fair, Wed., Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the
Maucker Union Expansion. Over 60 organizations will be recruiting
summer employees for a variety of positions. All majors and departments
are welcome. For a list of participating organizations visit http://www.uni.edu/careercenter.
Sponsored by the UNI Career Center.
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